"Mission accomplished for Arsenal. A seventh win out of seven ensured Mikel Arteta's side will head straight into the last 16 of this competition as one of the favourites for the Champions League after Gabriel Jesus scored twice including their 19th goal of the season from a corner to see off last year's beaten finalists. It means that as well as getting one back over an Inter side that beat them here 14 months ago, Arsenal have surpassed their longest winning streak at this level."
"Arsenal's defeat by Inter in the group stages last year was still on Arteta's mind in the buildup to this match, with a controversial penalty awarded against Mikel Merino proving decisive on that occasion. Despite the temptation to gain revenge, he made seven changes to the Arsenal side that drew with Nottingham Forest at the weekend as Cristhian Mosquera made his return from an ankle injury in place of Gabriel Magalhaes."
Arsenal secured a seventh win in seven, guaranteeing progression to the Champions League last 16 and reinforcing status as contenders. Gabriel Jesus scored twice, including his 19th goal of the season from a corner, and substitute Viktor Gyokeres added a late, classy finish. Petar Sucic equalised in the first half after Jesus's early opener, but Arsenal's ruthless form under Mikel Arteta prevailed. Manchester City's earlier defeat removed any uncertainty about Arsenal progressing. Arteta made seven changes, with Cristhian Mosquera returning from an ankle injury to replace Gabriel Magalhaes. Jesus recently returned from an 11-month ACL absence and seeks trophies with Arsenal.
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